| Do you eyes feel tired and sore by the | | | | switch off half of the household lights, |
| end of the day? Modern life puts a lot | | | | if possible. The best lighting for |
| of stress on our bodies and eyes are | | | | working on the computer is a soft desk |
| among the first things to suffer. But it | | | | light, coming from the side. Also, you |
| doesn't have to be this way. Learn | | | | can try decreasing the brightness of |
| simple things you can do for your eye | | | | your monitor. The colors won't be so |
| health and your eyes will feel and look | | | | vivid, but your eyes will feel much |
| much better in only a few days. | | | | better by the end of the day |
| Have your eyes checked every 12 month | | | | Give your eyes a health break |
| Uncorrected vision problems can | | | | The great invention of the 20th century |
| progress, and wearing corrective contact | | | | - computers - is not so great from the |
| lenses or glasses that are no longer | | | | point of view of health. Almost |
| right for you can cause vision problems | | | | everybody feels discomfort in their eyes |
| and severe headaches. | | | | after peering at a computer screen all |
| If your contacts don't feel right in | | | | day long. This is because people blink |
| your eyes, it is probably time to visit | | | | about 25% less often then usual, while |
| an eye doctor, even if it hasn't been a | | | | working at the computer, which causes |
| year since your last visit. | | | | eye dryness. |
| Go for the best quality contact lenses | | | | I won't advise you to blink more often - |
| Not all contact lenses are equal. Some | | | | it is almost impossible to control |
| are safe for you, while others put you | | | | natural reflexes. One thing you can do, |
| at risk of damaging your eyes. | | | | though, is close your eyes and count to |
| See reviews of quality contact lenses. | | | | 5 before opening them, whenever your |
| Knowing what the modern contact lens | | | | computer decides to take its sweet time |
| industry has to offer will help you make | | | | doing something. Another thing is to |
| an educated choice, not just blindly | | | | look away from the screen and focus on |
| follow what your doctor says. | | | | some faraway object, as often as |
| In summer, always wear sunglasses | | | | possible. If you train yourself into the |
| It is proven that UV rays can seriously | | | | habit, your eyes should feel much better |
| damage your eyes, but good sunglasses | | | | at the end of your working day. |
| can prevent this damage. When buying | | | | If you wear contact lenses, take proper |
| sunglasses, make sure that they block at | | | | care of them |
| least 98% of UV radiation. Contrary to | | | | Contact lenses don't require a lot or |
| popular belief, light sunglasses can | | | | fuss, but you can't neglect their |
| block UV as well as very dark ones, even | | | | cleanliness. Every time you put your |
| though dark glasses usually offer more | | | | lenses in or take them out, rinse them. |
| protection against bright sunlight. | | | | You should also take care to change the |
| By the way, did you know that you need | | | | solution, when you are putting your |
| sunglasses on cloudy days as well? | | | | lenses to rest for the night. |
| Clouds might provide shade, but they are | | | | Wear your contact lenses to the |
| no barrier for UV light. Clouds are | | | | recommended schedule |
| basically water, and water is | | | | Daily disposable lenses should be |
| UV-transparent. | | | | replaced daily, two weeks replacement |
| Finally, remember that you would need | | | | lenses should be replaced every two |
| sunglasses even if your contact lenses | | | | weeks, and so on. Some people try to |
| offer UV protection. Even a very high | | | | save money by wearing their lenses for |
| quality lens can only protect the area | | | | much longer than is intended. This isn't |
| it covers, but the entire surface of | | | | a good idea. Even though the quality of |
| your eye needs protection. | | | | the lens itself might not decline, |
| Eat what is good for you and your eyes | | | | protein build-up will make your vision |
| The good news is that there are no foods | | | | less clear. Another thing to consider is |
| that would be harmful for your eyes. | | | | that the longer you wear your lenses, |
| Most foods don't affect your eyesight at | | | | the higher is your risk of eye |
| all, although the right vitamins and | | | | infections. |
| minerals are helpful. Recent studies | | | | There are other ways to save on your |
| have shown that vitamins of the | | | | contacts without risking your eye |
| antioxidant group can prevent, or at | | | | health. See suggestions on how to get |
| least slow down, age-related conditions | | | | discount contact lenses. |
| like macular degeneration and the | | | | Try not to wear your contact lenses from |
| development of cataracts. So a healthy | | | | 6 in the morning until midnight. Most |
| diet won't restore eyesight that is | | | | lenses aren't designed to be worn for |
| already lost, but it can definitely slow | | | | longer than 12 hours. If this doesn't |
| down the process of the disease, or | | | | suit your life style, though, try using |
| prevent one from starting. | | | | extended wear lenses. You can wear |
| Vitamins C, A and E, folic acid, | | | | Acuvue contacts for a week without |
| selenium and zinc are definitely | | | | removing them, or Focus Night and Day |
| beneficial for the health of your eyes. | | | | lenses for up to 30 days. |
| The effects of the other vitamins and | | | | If you want to change the color of your |
| minerals aren't determined yet, but it | | | | eyes, choose only top quality color |
| seems likely that they affect your | | | | contact lenses |
| eyesight as well. Thousand-page books | | | | Color contact lenses are great fun. If |
| have been written on the topic of | | | | you didn't try them yet, maybe you |
| nutrition for eye health but, to | | | | should. But only high quality color |
| summarize, it is known that whatever is | | | | contacts, like Freshlook or Acuvue 2 |
| good for your body is good for your | | | | Colors, are as safe and comfortable as |
| eyes, too. So put a carrot and a bunch | | | | they are beautiful. Many beauty salons, |
| of grapes into your lunch box. | | | | however, sell color contacts lenses of |
| When you read or work on the computer | | | | questionable quality, and these can do |
| make sure that the light is right | | | | serious damage to your eyes. |
| It is a common knowledge that working | | | | If you follow these simple rules, your |
| with poor light can cause eyestrain, but | | | | eyes should feel much better. They will |
| light that is too bright can do as much | | | | look better too - you might notice that |
| damage. | | | | your eyes shine and their whites are |
| Keep your blinds down on sunny days and | | | | actually white, again. |